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Ten Reasons Why Stress Can Make You Fat

6. It decreases thyroid processes and metabolism.

The thyroid gland, which is responsible for metabolism (or breakdown of food into energy), slows down reducing its ability to metabolize food into energy.

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Written by G.A. Viray

G.A. had a lot of professional working experiences in different fields and industries before finally deciding to write articles in 2014. She is a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian who also has a passion for teaching, training and facilitating. More than all her skills and passions, she is very much grateful that she is blessed with an adorable daughter and a loving husband.

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